SHUZAN: A LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONI

SHUZAN: A LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONI
By Shuzan, signed Shuzan
Japan, Edo (Tokyo), 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The demon queller boldly carved standing with a grim expression looking down at and holding the head of a terrified oni who tries to deflect his captor's sword, both with eyes inlaid in bone. Two large asymmetrical himotoshi through the back.
HEIGHT 8.2 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Fine, dark patina.
Provenance:
French private collection, previously offered at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 8 November 2018, London, lot 12 (bought-in at an
estimate of GBP 2,000-2,500
).